Empire Breaks: So hot... and not just for Boom-Bap!

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
4:57 Music Making Time
8:01 Bass
9:32 Horns Chord Hack
14:20 Keys Chord Hack
17:37 Final Song

[@leogolive]

4:30 that’s basically “It’s A New Day” by the Skull Snaps. Classic drum break.

[@LemonfaceBeatz]

I came here to say this 😅

[@dreddiknight]

Thought I'd check the comments before replying! 👍🏿 When you know, you know

[@jeffagoddard]

You’re right, I come to your channel not only to hear the latest instruments, but to learn from your tips and advice. AND I admire your skills and creativity. Thanks Jef!

[@jefgibbons]

Always appreciate your support my friend!

[@JTFuller]

Yessssss. I cosign.. I just told him that too.. lol

[@DylanParisMusic]

this sounds so lush! great work Jef!

[@MFGH0ST]

Absolutely love this one. They did an amazing job with it. Been using it all evening. Editing the patterns is clutch. Great vid as always, excellent showcase

[@Meekismwisdom]

This makes me wanna revisit Butch Vig as well. I was today years old when I found out you can drag and drop. Thank you for making these videos.

[@victorhugod387]

This is definitely the kind of video that really like to watch. So much fun, so much to learn!!

[@jefgibbons]

Glad to hear it Victor!

[@helgetunkrogh1844]

Absolutely love your videos. Both for the educational stuff, but also for the inspiring parts of creativity. Your communicative skills are unmatched, in my view. Thank you😊

[@JTFuller]

Yup, you are absolutely right.. Unmatched.. See Jeff, if you're reading this, I told you you were cold.. I just read a few.. lol..

[@kennethscott3807]

Truly amazing video. Love the music you create! Thanks for all your knowledge.

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

Great song, Jef. The horns and bassline were really good. This is a very nice drum library and a nice change from the typical Expansions for hip-hop/soul drums.

[@ot-mills]

Skull Snaps baby! You know we know that one!

[@twocanucksful]

You’re music-making tips are extremely useful. Your music style is also refreshing compared to a lot of other KZbinrs. It shows us that we can do anything we want with these instruments. Thank you 🙏

[@JTFuller]

You nailed it too.. Dude is a blessing and to top it off, like you said, refreshing!! Like a breath of fresh air with the explanations (so intricate) and sauce tips.. I learned a lot from him, that's for sure..

[@marcinha1973]

That's a really groovy beat there.

[@kmg2947]

I love your work. You inspiire ne. Glad your back.

[@michaelheath1194]

I love how this turned out! I'm definitely picking this instrument up 😄

[@jefgibbons]

Let me know how you’re digging it!

[@tunepsyc4365]

Yes, and tips on anything Machine !!!

[@genovalle8937]

Super good!

[@Phadddy]

Gosh they are good! I love that I can extract the Midi, I want to understand and learn that feel!

[@BriceDeike]

Thx Jef !

[@geourick]

Inspiring as always!

[@mikkelbus-unclepedersen9233]

Great inspiration Thumbs up

[@fabgroove]

Super groove funky… 👍

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

Great as always brother! So hyped about this instrument. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. ✌️❤️

[@jefgibbons]

Same! I’ll drop a link for you later!

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

@@jefgibbons awe shucks. thanks brother. :)

[@jefgibbons]

Dropped a link ;)

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

@@jefgibbons same :)

[@alchemistrpm82]

This one is so much more satisfyingly full than the 40s Drums was... Another great one, Jef, thx brother.

[@antgreen3254]

agreed, those 40s packes are garbage

[@alchemistrpm82]

@@antgreen3254 Naw, the 40s Keys was great imo. Wasn’t feelin the drums

[@criscrucial7155]

Thank you for this demo. Very watchable and informative 👍🏻 Will subscribe

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Cris!!

[@ckjjclan]

Fantastic!

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks!

[@thatdrewrivers]

"Take that up the octave", I know it's childish but I think this will be my new favourite euphemism! XD

[@genohall2235]

Great Learning Video

[@MoveMakersny]

Phenomenal

[@PULSEMusicGroup]

Keeping it FUNKY I see Jeff! I can do the boom bap fp ryou man, lol I love this so much and I have been playing with it as well and its SO DOPE! Great vid as always! I wanna be like you when my channel grows up, lol

[@schemesupreme7]

The drum pattern was "It's A New Day" by The Skull Snaps at 4:30

[@derekbeckwith3035]

take it personal Gang Starr

[@wavespot_rksundar]

Great video

[@imsoundtrack]

4:35 personally it instantly reminded me of -Clubbed To Death- track..!!!!!!

[@jefgibbons]

Good call! That tune had a HUGE influence on me!

[@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz]

Well, me too... but then thanks to a comment above: “It’s A New Day” by the Skull Snaps.

[@avace917]

The pattern you asked about at 4:36 is from Skull Snaps "It's A New Day"

[@paulhorsfield1]

Hello Jef. Thanks for all the informative and tutorial videos. After watching this one I noticed your new laptop on your desk, which you did a review of a few months ago. How are you getting on with it? I'm asking because I am thinking of getting a new MacBook. Take care.

[@corbinjb7]

Is there a way record each element (kick, snare, hat, etc.) to individual tracks in Ableton? Ultimately to post process the individual sounds with other plugins.

[@SOFAKINGILL]

Is there a way to bounce stems from empire breaks? Ie. Just the kick, just the snare, just the hat, etc

[@squalley]

1:53 you would be 100% correct sir 🫶🏾🥃🥃

[@jcchaconjr]

I'm so conflicted about buying these NI expansions, especially with Komplete 14 likely around the corner - I mean, what if I buy it, but then it comes included with Komplete 14? I recently purchased Mother Board, and I'm already dreading the thought, ha. For me it's honestly not horrible, given that I got it using the $25 E-voucher that came with the Maschine Mikro I bought - but still.

[@shan5445]

Starsky & Hutch

[@Rio-uv1gs]

Tryna decide between this play series and Burnt Hues🤔

[@JTFuller]

Jeff, you are one of the fonkiest kats out there bro.. This dude is cold.. Great showcase dude.. I may have to cop this one and Krate Cuts.. You turned me on to that one... Excellent video bro. I do have some questions about Machine too teacher.. But I will ask on that video.. Thanks for being there to help the jokas that don't know helping us learn.. Especially with the tips sprinkled around with theory.. You got that Adobo seasoning.. lol.. Thanks Bruhski..

[@jefgibbons]

JT, you know how to keep a guy going! I can only imagine the support you give the people around you. Keep that light shining man… it’s changing people’s lives! (Mine included)

[@JTFuller]

@@jefgibbons Bruh, you are changing peoples lives too.. Thanks for that compliment bro.. Man, your videos literally taught me how to work Machine.. I don't use it much, I use Logic. BUT, just watching you work and like you said, the little nuggets with theory and all the other tips too.. And your playing, ugh.. I WISH I could play 20% that good.. And that track you did with Olivia.. Bruh, I kid you not, I have to listen to that song at least once a day.. The music is _________ sick and the change at the end.. I was like DANGGGGGGG JEFFFFFFFFFF and she riding on it too.. Lord knows man.. That's the jam.. Sorry for the book, but see, you're inspiring Bro.. Keep it up.. I vote for an ALBUM with you and O man.. That would be the poop.. Yea-eh-a-yea-eh-a.. Ba Boom Bahh..

[@jefgibbons]

@@JTFuller Man you've quickly become my fave commenter! Sending these to Olivia ;)

[@JTFuller]

@@jefgibbons well thank you. You deserve it dude. I mean that. Please do. Y’all make the bomb team for an album. I’d be the first.

[@dracul74]

Something reminded me of Humpty Dance in one of those patterns...

[@jefgibbons]

Time to give that classic a re-listen ;)

[@lordleomoon6074]

how is each one of the sounds mapped to your maschine pads? what mode is that?

[@lordleomoon6074]

oh I found it. Keyboard mode and toggle the octave button on Controller

[@thejoeblaculaperspective9656]

The "beat" at the 4:33 minute mark puts me in the mind of "Impeach the President" from the Honey drippers. ALSO Jef, not sure if you remember me, but my name is JB from a few months back. Ive made great progress so far with my growth, but im still hitting a few snags in route. Would it be possible if you could DM me one of ur email addresses so I can send you a small sample of the progress that I've made since I made the purchase of the Maschine back in January?

[@dreddiknight]

"I realise this isn't boom bap but who cares?" 😄

[@gsmith11172]

The Era I hear from the breaks is the 80s

[@jefgibbons]

My inspiration hit from the 70s on this one... but maybe it's more about adding your own processing, or sampling and chopping them to get more into the Boom Bap sound?

[@gsmith11172]

@@jefgibbons 70s is where we found the breaks yes. The we sampled them in 80s. By the way your production in this video was definitely 70s inspired great work

[@gsmith11172]

How do I fit all eight bars without scrolling

[@jefgibbons]

In Maschine? Double-click the little side to side scroll bar on the bottom!!

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

@@jefgibbons bro!!! I literally never knew you could double tap it! I’ve spent at least a year of my life resizing that scroll bar!!! I’m naming our next kid Jef now! Lol😂

[@jefgibbons]

@@BeauTylerMakesMusic HA! That is so great... Jef Tyler sound way more rockstar than my name...

[@Zeisslermusic]

🇩🇰

[@f1rstp3rsonngaming96]

im getting some gta vibes

[@Melodic623]

Native instruments live in my pockets. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@RD-qn4gt]

Niceee! It really pains me to have to sell my MK III Limited Purple. Hit me up if anyone wants it. Jeff , forgive me if that shoutout was not allowed. I honestly do not know if it is.

[@jefgibbons]

Go right ahead!! ;)

[@kmg2947]

Do you think a blind person could learn maschine?

[@BeatsUniversalOfficial]

Nice one fam. We're a team of music producers - feel free to check our beats when you get a chance as well. Peace

[@jefgibbons]

Will do!

[@WaveBits]

First 1️⃣🥇

[@LordHando]

His music style is......yikes.

[@squalley]

This video helped more than just the lil tips. #Clutch 🫶🏾